{"id":2003554,"date":"2026-06-21T11:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T08:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2003554"},"modified":"2026-06-21T11:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T08:19:00","slug":"as-it-happened-heartbreak-for-breakaway-on-final-climb-as-race-leader-dominates-the-day-at-the-tour-de-suisse-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2003554","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: Heartbreak for breakaway on final climb as race leader dominates the day at the Tour de Suisse 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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class=\"review-title-long live-report\">As it happened: Heartbreak for breakaway on final climb as race leader dominates the day at the Tour de Suisse 2026<\/h1>\n<h2>Without question, the Queen stage will take the peloton on a 152km day of racing with over 4,000m of elevation gain, where the overall winner will be crowned in Villars-sur-Ollon<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nLive-reports<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTim Bonville-Ginn <\/span><span><br \/>\nlast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T16:11:43Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n21 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"socialite-widget box less-space \" data-contexturl=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/tour-de-suisse-men-stage-5-live-major-mountain-stage-set-to-bring-the-race-to-a-close\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"socialite\">\n<ul class=\"socialite-widget-ul\">\n<li 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Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-750-80.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"font-article-copy text-(--image--text--color) font-article-copy mt-2\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo\" class=\"contents\" data-only-inline=\"1\">\n<div class=\"visible flex flex-row flex-nowrap sticky max-lg:-ml-5 top-[var(--site-header-height,60px)] sm:top-0 z-[9994] w-screen lg:w-full h-[50px] bg-white p-0 mb-5 border-neutral-200 border border-solid\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Variants:Inline\" data-analytics-id=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"sticky-nav--inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"sticky-nav\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row w-full h-full overflow-x-scroll overflow-y-hidden tracking-normal overscroll-x-contain\" id=\"sticky-nav__scroll-container\"><span class=\"pl-4 my-auto text-base font-semibold font-article-heading lg:pl-3 lg:text-sm whitespace-nowrap uppercase\">Jump To:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-row w-auto border-y-0\">\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\nborder-b-[3px] border-b-(--jumpto-underline-color) border-solid font-semibold \" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>151.1km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Multiple attacks in the peloton<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>140km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>KOM (Col de la Croix)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>130km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>110km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Two laps to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>90km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>KOM (Col de la Croix 2)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>80km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>60km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>One lap to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>50km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>KOM (Col de la Croix 3)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>30km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>20km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Attack<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>10km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Attack in chase<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Attack in peloton!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Attack out front<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>5km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Flamme Rouge!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<p id=\"elk-226e6f24-b356-4a06-a3a2-ad11467b92df\"><strong>Tour de Suisse &#8211; Everything you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour de Suisse &#8211; Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226e6f24-b356-4a06-a3a2-ad11467b92df-2\"><strong>Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s Tour de Suisse<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12f3370e-1c4d-4f04-b3f8-0d498bb59002\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes and Tour de Suisse coverage. Don&#8217;t miss any of the breaking news, race analysis, and expert insight as the riders make their final preparations for Le Tour. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-24f5ff2b-9cc6-4571-be61-819be43d0028\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sHksEccLthczHNgQoQXVsA-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sHksEccLthczHNgQoQXVsA-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sHksEccLthczHNgQoQXVsA-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sHksEccLthczHNgQoQXVsA-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sHksEccLthczHNgQoQXVsA-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sHksEccLthczHNgQoQXVsA-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Men&#8217;s Tour de Suisse stage 5 profile <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tour de Suisse, 2026)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bf5af990-0315-4ac9-801d-aa66e3c0d20c\"><strong>Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar conquers stage 8 to seal commanding overall victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d5c0cd0-3022-43b2-b4aa-5fb96da9d940\"><strong>Top 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Poga\u010dar (UAD) 4:10&#8217;41&#8221;<br \/>2. Martinez (TBV) +7&#8243;<br \/>3. Lemmen (TVL) +1&#8217;33&#8221;<br \/>4. Widar (LOI) +1&#8217;53&#8221;<br \/>5. Riccitello (DCT)<br \/>6. Mas (MOV) all S.T.<br \/>7. Carapaz (EFE) +2&#8217;00&#8221;<br \/>8. Foss (NCI) +2&#8217;05&#8221;<br \/>9. Van Wilder (SOQ) +2&#8217;07&#8221;<br \/>10. Quintana (MOV) +2&#8217;12&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final GC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Poga\u010dar (UAD) 15:08&#8217;43&#8221;<br \/>2. Carapaz (EFE) +6&#8217;32&#8221;<br \/>3. Vacek (LTK) +6&#8217;53&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T16:11:43+00:00\">2026-06-21T16:11:43.485Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-91807981-dc0d-4cf0-bb8a-7e297b00a134\">Make sure to read out post race report on a sweltering final day in Switzerland&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar powers to stage 5 win and seals commanding overall victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4b967f95-2a50-47c8-b59b-42d86d05368b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T16:09:36+00:00\">2026-06-21T16:09:36.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eae1bc69-ff84-4968-96e2-a4b66c434a1e\">There have been some really good gains in the GC on the final day, the biggest being from Lemmen who jumped up eight places to take 10th place in the final standings. Sergio Higuita (XDS-Astana) up four to ninth, Enric Mas (Movistar) up eight to 12th, Riccitello up three to seventh plus Foss and Van Wilder both going up two to fourth and fifth. Bagioli the big loser dropping 16 positions from fourth to 20th.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T16:05:10+00:00\">2026-06-21T16:05:10.426Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a36fb511-ff0e-415e-b114-6cda930b24f3\">Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <strong>Find out more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:55:35+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:55:35.603Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9b0ba77b-18b8-4cbb-8e2b-2b03eeec899f\"><strong>Top 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Poga\u010dar (UAD) 4:10&#8217;41&#8221;<br \/>2. Martinez (TBV) +7&#8243;<br \/>3. Lemmen (TVL) +1&#8217;33&#8221;<br \/>4. Widar (LOI) +1&#8217;53&#8221;<br \/>5. Riccitello (DCT)<br \/>6. Mas (MOV) all S.T.<br \/>7. Carapaz (EFE) +2&#8217;00&#8221;<br \/>8. Foss (NCI) +2&#8217;05&#8221;<br \/>9. Van Wilder (SOQ) +2&#8217;07&#8221;<br \/>10. Quintana (MOV) +2&#8217;12&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9b0ba77b-18b8-4cbb-8e2b-2b03eeec899f-2\"><strong>Final GC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Poga\u010dar (UAD) 15:08&#8217;43&#8221;<br \/>2. Carapaz (EFE) +6&#8217;32&#8221;<br \/>3. Vacek (LTK) +6&#8217;53&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-82891502-5e0a-468e-9dea-8b28e57d77a0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:47:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:47:31.254Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f6d95514-f351-498b-8755-8f64681a0dd1\">Lemmen does, indeed, finish in third on the day with no sign of Quintana or any other riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:47:06+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:47:06.406Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-40a5bcde-d70e-4a5d-8952-ef4650c77bea\">Martinez crosses the line very soon after him and almost collapses across the line. Lemmen should take third on the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:46:30+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:46:30.618Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1cf34c09-7ad5-4a8f-941d-f363eab8bf0f\">Tadej Poga\u010dar wins stage 5 and the overall title of the Tour de Suisse 2026. Three stage wins to his name and he goes to the Tour de France as the undisputed head and shoulders above the rest favourite.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8ab8fe82-51eb-4a14-b319-b4c760edef56\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:45:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:45:00.547Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8ed426a8-8ca7-4233-bb8f-381ff46ebc22\">500 metres to go and it is yet another win for Tadej Poga\u010dar incoming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:44:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:44:40.514Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a10bc92a-d34e-4f3b-9073-b0b4fe76cb08\">Tadej Poga\u010dar catches Lenny Martinez with about 800 metres to go and he just drops him immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:43:57+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:43:57.240Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2bda4d76-ff04-427b-924c-6e5726ecbda2\">Poga\u010dar accelerates yet again and he is going to catch Martinez inside the final 1000 metres of the race. Just 7&#8243; gap, now. 2&#8217;26&#8221; back to Carapaz, Vacek and co.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:43:01+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:43:01.795Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08a5aaed-9219-49ac-a810-cf0f9bd4e184\">I think the race leader went earlier than he wanted when Scotson accidentally split the group leaving the yellow jersey and Carapaz off the Riccitello led bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:42:27+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:42:27.759Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13e8bf7f-35b6-4799-8876-063da4e6228f\">Poga\u010dar seems to now be struggling to get to Martinez but he should. He has dropped into the small cog for the first time this week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:41:05+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:41:05.848Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f04b658-c789-4f00-94a8-53f6279eb2a5\">2km to go now for Martinez with Poga\u010dar, now swaying on the bike a bit, is just 15&#8243; from the race lead on the stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3e492e2a-c17a-499c-a844-ac7146273e99\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:39:16+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:39:16.206Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2ecb228d-aaf5-43d1-9653-4d40c56a7ecf\">Martinez is doing a phenomenal ride but he is all over the bike and is grimacing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:38:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:38:08.647Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-50a9af3b-a987-430a-9995-c9f2d3a563dc\">3km to go for Martinez and the gap to Poga\u010dar is now at 28&#8243;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:37:45+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:37:45.272Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6addea72-67ef-4c45-afd5-88e523609825\">Vacek is closing in on the Carapaz group. He is on some superb form. They are over 2 minutes down on the leaders but it is still a big fight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:35:37+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:35:37.197Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-71e4f08a-e5fc-4a7f-9786-49e3e60c72d7\">4km to go for Martinez but he is unlikely to take the day as Poga\u010dar is now 34&#8243; away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:34:04+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:34:04.032Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8c6eb28d-0551-4690-a908-f911b4f55da9\">Poga\u010dar floats by Quintana and he about to catch Lemmen. He is absolutely flying up this climb. The speed he is going at is astonishing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:31:56+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:31:56.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1cc35c1c-afe4-41f7-871c-d2919362eee9\">Lemmen is now 28&#8243; behind Martinez with Poga\u010dar at 48&#8243;, Quintana in that gap as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:30:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:30:40.025Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fc5caad8-78be-4995-9925-c53ecea40269\">Martinez is holding a minute on Poga\u010dar with 6km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:28:15+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:28:15.954Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-600e0bd9-d5d3-436f-bfb7-98cb785755fa\">Lemmen and Quintana are still pushing on but Poga\u010dar is closing. He catches Schmid, Gaffuri and Fisher-Black.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:27:34+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:27:34.728Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-43741b8e-35f8-47aa-94a0-99059631f468\">Martinez extends his gap to Poga\u010dar who appears to be overheating as he pours an entire bidon over his back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:27:03+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:27:03.070Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-163c082a-238b-4ce3-9c36-2c7222e6ad25\">Poga\u010dar catches and passes Mollema.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:26:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:26:40.697Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack-out-front\"><span>Attack out front<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d9fa2b81-6608-4594-8fde-ce980cf11402\">Martinez kicks on with Lemmen trying to follow. Quintana just riding his own tempo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:24:45+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:24:45.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack-in-peloton\"><span>Attack in peloton!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3732de3d-0587-4288-bcae-950ae74896b5\">Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAD)<br \/>Richard Carapaz (EFE)<\/p>\n<p>But the Ecuadorian is already gapped by the race leader.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b8cea6ba-2987-4701-9abe-5cc4346e9617\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:24:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:24:08.144Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack-in-chase\"><span>Attack in chase<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ffbf9ac8-5a7d-4154-961c-7d260e936339\">Louis Vervake (SOQ)<\/p>\n<p>The green KOM jersey goes solo from the chase group and is closing in on the leaders rather quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:23:12+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:23:12.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3ab453da-8428-4617-9db0-66c6ad159b9d\">Benoot returns to the front for Riccitello. Very interesting that Decathlon-CMA CGM are being so aggressive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:22:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:22:14.128Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-791087ca-8b4a-4765-b61a-07fc532d5b4e\">Back in the peloton, Wellens has returned and is pushing hard for Poga\u010dar. 1&#8217;56&#8221; between them and the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:20:18+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:20:18.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a3d0d7fd-7417-43e8-915e-19c80f96a680\">The leaders now have 22&#8243; on the chasers with the peloton at 1&#8217;49&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:19:48+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:19:48.885Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3bdd8e5d-d3ed-42f3-8f4c-353b79f03c1f\">The chasing group now start chasing but this may already be too late as Lemmen takes the sprint in Ollon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:19:26+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:19:26.184Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dd3ae9c0-4dd3-48de-b3ce-699a6974d02f\">Bart Lemmen (TVL)<\/p>\n<p>He follows a motorbike as the break completely sat up. Lenny Mattinez and Nairo Quintana follow him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:13:17+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:13:17.695Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-36186414-576c-47d6-a968-fe488baf8d24\">The gap sits at 2&#8217;00&#8221; yet again. The riders are close to the intermediate sprint in Ollon (Route d&#8217;Aigle) that comes at the base of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:12:01+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:12:01.823Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0dd0965e-f635-4a40-9804-914b1fcaab81\">It is all coming down to the final climb to Villars-sur-Ollon on the final stage of the Tour de Suisse Men 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1937c3e9-1871-457e-9fce-8e08b89477d9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:08:09+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:08:09.781Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66dba902-4f63-4242-8252-ddab919fb609\">Back onto proper descending again and the gap drops once more at 1&#8217;40&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:00:32+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:00:32.959Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9ed97fe7-28db-49bb-aa57-103ca394b2dd\">The peloton are now almost back to 2 minutes from the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:56:32+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:56:32.089Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-908ad830-e6d1-4752-ad31-6573a2cc54bc\">The race is on the plateau of the descent now. It is seeing the gap to the peloton grow again to 1&#8217;44&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:53:46+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:53:46.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-26ed5daf-27a6-47e1-bbdd-7c0b13b9cd4f\">That last ascent of the climb was dedicated to the late Gino M\u00e4der who died after crashing at this race in 2023. A superb talent who was lost far too soon and is missed by many.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:49:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:49:02.894Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix-3\"><span>KOM (Col de la Croix 3)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5b62697d-5fbe-43f3-b091-400aae6d9528\">1. Martinez (TBV) 20pts<br \/>2. Mollema (LTK) 14pts<br \/>3. Vervaeke (SOQ) 8pts<br \/>4. Quintana (MOV) 6pts<br \/>5. Schmid (JAY) 4pts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:47:24+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:47:24.228Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-21bf0dd1-2381-44e1-acc3-e29657143f70\">Double caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:47:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:47:14.628Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-790d830f-00a0-4fe7-90c2-8499d39c1909\">Martinez leads over the top of the final full ascent of the Col de la Croix ahead of Mollema and Vervaeke.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:46:34+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:46:34.907Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-22d1e93f-fb8b-42bf-9b21-9a51ead9ac0a\">Reminder of the leaders<\/p>\n<p>Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Bauke Mollema (LTK)<br \/>Nairo Quintana (MOV)<br \/>Finn Fisher-Black (RBH)<br \/>Louis Vervaeke (SOQ)<br \/>Mauro Schmid (JAY)<br \/>Mattia Gaffuri (TPP)<br \/>Bart Lemmen (TVL)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:45:16+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:45:16.192Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93d06369-058d-4f86-9745-4a3cd57f5ae0\">Callum Scotson and Tiesj Benoot of Decathlon-CMA CGM are pushing the pace with the time gap dropping to 1&#8217;22&#8221; to the break and they have also dropped Wellens from UAE.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9b876a05-2f6a-4a0c-8995-1e7e4a0517bf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:42:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:42:14.019Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6125a4e1-4448-4c40-a3d6-1cff92890563\">Fourth on GC, Bagioli, has been dropped by the peloton. He isn&#8217;t made for the big mountains and that is showing. His teammate, Vacek, is still in the peloton on Carapaz&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:39:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:39:14.047Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0eafe53f-aaa4-48af-b47a-39686a2c5e74\">Decathlon-CMA CGM come to the front of the peloton for Matt Riccitello. Interesting move to possibly send him on the attack before the peak of the Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:37:25+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:37:25.268Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-efa7a966-3bb6-4627-b6c2-de090a22405f\">The gap at 2&#8217;04&#8221; back to the peloton as Politt also peels off and is distanced by the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:36:50+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:36:50.123Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a3173a04-be04-44b0-a4b6-4cf36343ada5\">Double has been distanced by the break for the moment. He has done a lot of work for Schmid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:36:11+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:36:11.931Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-19855e05-17eb-4682-a0db-b4b85abb9a7d\">Because Vervaeke took 2nd in the 2nd Tissot sprint after winning the 1st, it means he wins the Tissot watch. I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;re all thrilled by that news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:34:23+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:34:23.991Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-38073d01-18d7-4059-b12d-af119a1a2797\"><strong>Further abandons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Domen Novak (UAD)<br \/>Ben Swift (NCI)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-38073d01-18d7-4059-b12d-af119a1a2797-2\">Novak basically did his job for Poga\u010dar and just decided to stop after the start\/finish line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:28:21+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:28:21.767Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a7d6ce50-96d3-47ef-8569-d16bee896645\">Lemmen dropped by the break as Martinez is also out of the back but he appeared to be having issues with the bike rather than his legs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:27:21+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:27:21.488Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-028d1e0d-f496-4aea-ad65-504b9340d7a3\">The pace is upped by the peloton led by Nils Politt (UAD).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:24:11+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:24:11.616Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-one-lap-to-go\"><span>One lap to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-70084c1d-071c-46e8-a5a2-e6cecdf8743c\">The break head over the start\/finish line and head into the last lap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:21:56+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:21:56.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-490677fd-d491-41aa-b2d7-5f8904cccfe9\">August caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:21:24+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:21:24.668Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9af46df5-ca95-4837-b4e1-5dd7411c7ad9\">Eul\u00e1lio has been dropped by the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:20:49+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:20:49.755Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e716ca0b-a568-4fe2-932b-464135bc4b0b\"><strong>More abandons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Artur Kluckers (TUD)<br \/>Jonas Rutsch (LOI)<br \/>Milan Vader (PQT)<br \/>Colby Simmons (EFE)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:19:53+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:19:53.226Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3df60bbf-f687-4c8c-aa06-b6dce7ef0e9c\">The gap continues to go up and is now at 2&#8217;34&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:18:50+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:18:50.103Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e8f282c4-9ded-4c76-bb69-13c3f499ead4\">It is around 37 degrees Celcius in the valley bottom.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7ac9434d-f9c8-40f8-aeab-0a640f482a51\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:14:23+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:14:23.320Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8374cbde-3a40-4983-8f4c-966cf0a7149f\">Vervaeke and Schmid share the wins in the Tissot KM as Mollema gets back in again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:11:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:11:31.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-71e269c4-4c1d-4cce-ae4d-efe0736731e4\">Mollema, Eul\u00e1lio, Lemmen and Fisher-Black are struggling off the back of the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:10:22+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:10:22.131Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8502f4e4-d5bd-44b0-a66d-26369be1bd96\"><strong>Crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aleksandr Vlasov (RBH)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8502f4e4-d5bd-44b0-a66d-26369be1bd96-2\">Just a touch of wheels and down he goes. He hit the road on his own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:07:46+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:07:46.896Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4895ed2b-cd9d-4060-af5f-6b40c80ea424\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG are pushing hard in the peloton and Novak has just swung off the front. However, The gap has grown to the largest of the day at 2&#8217;21&#8221;.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-de505c11-b59e-48b8-9190-afa11953b04c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:02:30+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:02:30.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ceee4dd8-584c-438f-9452-73e6ce11d554\">The gap goes beyond two minutes for the break again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:00:22+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:00:22.389Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-afa88ce0-a10b-4606-93ee-b64d7aa00383\">Multiple riders getting dropped out of the back of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:00:05+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:00:05.157Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-23bf45b8-59a5-469c-9b45-88dcbc6b96fa\">Double seems to be working for Swiss national champion and teammate, Schmid. The new impetus means the gap goes back up to 1&#8217;57&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:58:43+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:58:43.484Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-96cf2960-df92-4317-a655-1509566323f4\">Onto the climb and August has been distanced from the lead group with Fisher-Black also starting to lose touch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:53:12+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:53:12.471Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b6375926-acd4-4d26-b000-b2b4f8fa53a0\">Peloton now 1&#8217;41&#8221; off the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:50:57+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:50:57.566Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f5489f99-55d9-49bc-8d5e-d79683386fe6\">The riders are about to start the final full ascent of the Col de la Croix. Will Poga\u010dar have a go this time up?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d66c3dc9-30be-44ea-88de-276cf8cb5447\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:48:18+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:48:18.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3ff73fdb-69cc-4046-9f24-58bffd6f52b1\">The riders reach the bottom of the descent for the penultimate time. There is one more full ascent to come which also includes the Tissot KM, not that the bonus seconds really matter to the break, or even the peloton apart from for the riders sitting around the podium positions behind Poga\u010dar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:43:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:43:08.083Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fde5dafb-ad66-4575-a4dc-49585d2443ea\">There seems to be an easement on the amount of riders abandoning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:38:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:38:02.932Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c04fb40f-5b6a-4bf4-bbe8-749b66a7a59c\">Now the riders are on the plateau the gap has dropped again to 1&#8217;31&#8221; as Tim Wellens and Domen Novak of UAE Team Emirates-XRG lead the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:32:42+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:32:42.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fce381fb-fb28-4e6a-884c-0c22c32ac02e\">The breakaway now has 2&#8217;00&#8221; on the peloton for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:31:12+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:31:12.975Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-14731500-dc34-46ee-bc04-f1e7b01c38be\">Eul\u00e1lio is struggling to follow on the steep and technical bits of the descent but he is back on again now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:29:38+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:29:38.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dabd59a9-9697-425f-9232-aea4886de6e0\">Vervaeke now has 44 points and leads by 26 points over Mollema. He will win the KOM jersey if he finishes in the time limit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-64455f67-e3e6-4445-841e-014ff101665c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:29:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:29:31.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix-2\"><span>KOM (Col de la Croix 2)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a0194d1e-a183-48d0-a0d9-97756d629fe2\">1. Vervaeke (SOQ) 20pts<br \/>2. Mollema (LTK) 14pts<br \/>3. Double (JAY) 8pts<br \/>4. August (NCI) 6pts<br \/>5. Schmid (JAY) 4pts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:24:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:24:40.254Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-805a9a79-3c1e-44bb-b90f-afe8e17ccd20\">The gap goes back out to 1&#8217;50&#8221; for the riders out front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:22:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:22:02.945Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-78f7fbf6-f7bd-4d03-8d9e-450eb76b0c9b\">The gap drops to 1&#8217;35&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:16:34+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:16:34.770Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ca35140-25e7-49be-881a-d35dddd7037f\">Currently 12 riders either didn&#8217;t start or have abandoned the race today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:15:13+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:15:13.296Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-01cc776a-898b-4ee4-841a-7ef8fee85e21\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Felix \u00d8rn-Kristoff (LOI)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:14:27+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:14:27.190Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5cea5b5d-b4ac-404e-9cdc-c62668dec782\">The break head over the top of the Col de la Croix for the second time and they hold roughly the same advantage as they did on the descent of the previous lap.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d0cacb4b-282b-4de6-9ce3-857b504f987a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:10:05+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:10:05.687Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-065b2e77-12b3-42b7-bad0-4c422b3dc361\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oscar Riesebeek (APT)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-065b2e77-12b3-42b7-bad0-4c422b3dc361-2\">This is just brutal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:09:47+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:09:47.711Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cc6f79d4-b88f-44b9-862c-023067c42145\">The riders are nearing the top with 1&#8217;50&#8221; splitting the break and bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:04:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:04:00.005Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-04ed353c-3449-4fa8-9e9d-41d4f1c3da37\">5km from the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:02:53+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:02:53.812Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-01769bb4-7ea5-4959-a19a-2f175916ad84\"><strong>Yet another abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clement Russo (GFC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:00:28+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:00:28.128Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e01fe27-ffdf-41e6-ae10-4a5350190204\">Into the final 100km and the small gap appears to suggest that Poga\u010dar wants to go out with a bang and take another stage win as well as the overall title.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:59:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:59:31.569Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-two-laps-to-go\"><span>Two laps to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ea6a8c06-cfc0-4e0b-835e-16dc06df3108\">The peloton are still just sat around two minutes down on the 11 man break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:58:48+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:58:48.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51b878f2-cb8d-4ee9-a816-5c5d9fc58762\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Davide De Pretto (JAY)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51b878f2-cb8d-4ee9-a816-5c5d9fc58762-2\">Another one gone. This is brutal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:58:29+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:58:29.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-15cab8eb-17a1-40ab-86a2-38570404b9b6\">The heat is baking down on the riders and a lot of them are really suffering out there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:54:55+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:54:55.127Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3542432-0a56-41a0-8840-ddffe572b246\">The riders roll through the start\/finish line in Villars-sur-Ollon for the first time since roll-out earlier this afternoon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:53:38+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:53:38.629Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0314ac14-12c9-45b0-9d35-56cb483d823a\"><strong>More abandons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Markel Beloki (EFE)<br \/>Marijn van den Berg (EFE)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0314ac14-12c9-45b0-9d35-56cb483d823a-2\">The difficulty of the stage coupled with the heat is proving too much for a lot of riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:43:32+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:43:32.583Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-27a21002-1bf8-4173-92e0-68130f930e83\">Mathieu van der Poel (APT) put on a terrific showing in the ITT yesterday, missing out on the win by 0.7 of a second. But, the UCI has deemed that former world road race champion showed too much to viewers after appearing topless on the &#8216;hot seat&#8217; and fined him 500 CHF despite the temperatures being in the high 30s&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Mathieu van der Poel fined for &#8216;inappropriate attire&#8217; while on hot seat in Tour de Suisse stage 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cf357161-ca46-469c-ae1e-41fd20a2d5e7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:40:55+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:40:55.223Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c8e99d6-956a-43f8-ab59-106e4c6e7142\"><strong>Abandons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Menno Huising (TVL)<br \/>Dion Smith (NSN)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:40:23+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:40:23.351Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93a7674c-b610-4c11-91e0-d8417f2698ff\">These two riders have a lot to race for today. Carapaz holds onto 2nd place by just 5&#8243; over Matthias Vacek (LTK). However, the Czech rider is not a climber. It will be interesting to see how the best young rider copes with the terrain today. His teammate, Andrea Bagioli (LTK) is just 19&#8243; behind him with Brandon McNulty (UAD) the next closest at 49&#8243;.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cf390e57-a2df-490d-b2fa-2c6f98f709a3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:37:15+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:37:15.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f76f2bdf-4cb4-4cb1-9e5d-bf90dd6069c4\">Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:33:47+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:33:47.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5db603e0-4520-4fa1-ac0d-559d88edce8b\">The gap is just below 2 minutes for the leaders. They need way more gap if they&#8217;re going to have a chance of being involved at the end of the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:29:51+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:29:51.934Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-25db3bc3-58d8-4931-bf34-b010a6ed8831\">And onto the climb they go! This full ascent is 19.6km long with an average of 7% and a max of 17.9%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:25:01+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:25:01.390Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a8bc15e-bed1-4ac4-bc4d-59840492a6e3\">The race has almost reached the bottom of the descent. They have a very brief period on the valley bottom and then they&#8217;re back to climbing the Col de la Croix again. This time it is the first of two full ascents with our first passage of the finish line.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5cb181c2-c4c3-48e5-ac8d-09b710723ebd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:23:19+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:23:19.045Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-634f0738-0eed-4e57-8c79-b71b49822ade\">August is the best placed rider in the break. He sits in 14th place at 7&#8217;36&#8221; down on Poga\u010dar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:22:18+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:22:18.379Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e955b86f-8c1c-4d1d-b48b-4175324e6acc\"><strong>Lead group:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (TBV)<br \/>Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Andrew August (NCI)<br \/>Bauke Mollema (LTK)<br \/>Nairo Quintana (MOV)<br \/>Finn Fisher-Black (RBH)<br \/>Louis Vervaeke (SOQ)<br \/>Mauro Schmid (JAY)<br \/>Paul Double (JAY)<br \/>Mattia Gaffuri (TPP)<br \/>Bart Lemmen (TVL)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e955b86f-8c1c-4d1d-b48b-4175324e6acc-2\"><strong>Peloton +1&#8217;40&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:15:41+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:15:41.737Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ccc7ebb5-1b3f-4b81-b131-d0576a5d2ff3\">It looks like Bart Lemmen (TVL) is also in this lead group&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9b47fef0-14f3-4c12-af43-71f21530174b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:11:42+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:11:42.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6289f63c-92ee-4bca-ac9e-5fdcaa4bb82f\">The gap expands to 1&#8217;25&#8221; between the break and the peloton with Schmid, Double, Vervaeke, Mollema and Martinez the only confirmed riders in the group of 11 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:04:21+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:04:21.527Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7537b05b-3405-477a-9dd8-f746b7c5edd0\">The group comes back together as 11 riders again with 55&#8243; on the peloton. They are on a plateau around halfway down the descent at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:01:48+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:01:48.995Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b322c1a-ea0f-4f7c-b6f5-cbebe044aa56\">There are two other riders with Schmid now as they look to push on clear of the rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:59:27+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:59:27.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7242f233-6292-4717-b523-059b897ed622\">Mauro Schmid (JAY) is out front and has just pushed clear of the rest of the break on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:59:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:59:00.033Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix\"><span>KOM (Col de la Croix)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8d29e203-228b-4de5-b864-03ee36de0d6a\">1. Vervaeke (SOQ) 6pts<br \/>2. Mollema (LTK) 4pts<br \/>3. Martinez (TBV) 3pts<br \/>4. Schmid (JAY) 2pts<br \/>5. Double (JAY) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:57:57+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:57:57.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2e9a401c-1306-4dd8-a774-7ffc0455ff53\">How early is too early for Poga\u010dar to go on the attack?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:57:36+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:57:36.988Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9435b90f-ccd8-44b1-981a-02515150fa8b\">The gap does seem to be coming down again. UAE Team Emirates-XRG don&#8217;t seem to want to let this go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a0f7c532-9e79-46be-967f-ccfdc9eebbb4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:56:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:56:08.563Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fd5f22d7-9cca-4a21-a4c0-42ef6ced08c4\">The first climb of the day is done and dusted with 11 riders clear of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:55:36+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:55:36.874Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dae60513-1de0-4979-be34-24dd750dc13c\">The green KOM jersey of Louis Vervaeke (SOQ) has made it into the group that slimmed down to 11 riders as they went over the top with just 15&#8243; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1b75b711-c931-4ef7-91c7-87cc9f25d7d6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:54:53+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:54:53.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-14d8792e-f005-4d48-9f68-7fc109077dc6\">Multiple moves now coming out of the peloton with this quickly becoming difficult to control. There is now a lead group of around 15 riders as they are about to peak the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:51:28+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:51:28.276Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b21e7988-eef0-4170-8e03-c22e7ee20659\">The seven leaders have just 10&#8243; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:50:55+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:50:55.323Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1cacf29a-7797-440b-878e-2cf48e86ba8c\">Seven riders are clear as the top of the first ascent of the Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:50:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:50:02.250Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-multiple-attacks-in-the-peloton\"><span>Multiple attacks in the peloton<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7dba2cfb-7da9-42e7-867d-9c29522d708a\">There are around 6 riders trying to break off the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:45:37+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:45:37.578Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be31e1e3-cd66-4caf-87b0-610d60cdf0db\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alexander Kamp (UXM)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be31e1e3-cd66-4caf-87b0-610d60cdf0db-2\">Sad to see. The Danish rider didn&#8217;t last very long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:45:04+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:45:04.170Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8557f144-dd6d-4b6d-9be9-4f092f9bf0de\"><strong>Mechanical <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Attila Valter (TBV)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8557f144-dd6d-4b6d-9be9-4f092f9bf0de-2\">This happened at the same time as Haller&#8217;s crash and may be related.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:44:24+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:44:24.921Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-129d5b79-8fa7-4957-af60-588e74588529\">Make sure to read the report of the last stage of the women&#8217;s Tour de Suisse, it was quite the finale to a superb race&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5f76e90b-2f7b-48d1-9b00-3535580514b0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:42:50+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:42:50.399Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3b7d5bf9-bb0c-434c-93e1-337e1bdb2afd\"><strong>Crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marco Haller (TUD)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3b7d5bf9-bb0c-434c-93e1-337e1bdb2afd-2\">Not sure how that happened. Hopefully he is okay to continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:42:16+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:42:16.711Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-507f7b7a-d3f5-4e47-88b1-32a02df126f5\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG have taken up the pacing with no moves going away just yet as they take on the steepest part of the climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bda1dc7e-96ec-430a-977a-57420004984c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:40:28+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:40:28.339Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-97b0a4ec-1ff2-476d-a341-c12f40e4a744\"><strong>Non-starters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Matthew Brennan (TVL)<br \/>Julian Alaphilippe (TUD)<br \/>Alec Segaert (TBV)<br \/>Lucas Hamilton (NCI)<br \/>Sjoerd Bax (PQT)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:38:33+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:38:33.072Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-151-1km-to-go\"><span>151.1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-68ca3f2e-5cff-4c87-b85c-278aec512970\">Racing is underway and it is all together for the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:27:36+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:27:36.528Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-727868ff-e14d-4332-aefd-6874626f1ed0\">The neutralised start is in just a couple of minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:26:10+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:26:10.510Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0785342d-b5db-40da-a7f8-6766a94afbc7\">The riders have yet another very sunny day to race in with temperatures expected at a max of 29\u00b0c in Villars-sur-Ollon, it will be hotter in the valley bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:24:35+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:24:35.800Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d87c648-332a-414b-8274-21ee965d7042\">Here is what the riders have on the menu today. Over 4000 metres of climbing on just one climb that is taken on three times, twice in full with the third being split. The riders start in Villars-sur-Ollon and ride the second half of the Col de la Croix and then at the finish they ride the first half, finishing in Villars-sur-Ollon.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-14d2e874-5569-45cc-bbb6-eb9bf6598a4c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-1082-80.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-1024-80.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-970-80.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-480-80.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tour de Suisse)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:22:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:22:00.161Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-39460b17-8f9a-4515-8125-42abd11a7810\">It is fair to say that, with his lead of 4&#8217;22&#8221; over Richard Carapaz (EFE) in 2nd place, Poga\u010dar looks like he has won this year&#8217;s race, ticking off yet another WorldTour race off the list. That said, anything can still happen!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:21:05+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:21:05.608Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e74719bd-985f-4b8f-b4ea-be80b656dfde\">It was a dramatic ending to the time trial yesterday with Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAD) taking the stage by less than a second from Mathieu van der Poel (APT).<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar denies Mathieu van der Poel stage 4 victory and extends overall lead with 53.4 kph time trial<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5b344654-f2a6-4472-854a-10c22d547f45\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-8f02e780-41cf-40fe-a0e6-be1999f02c78\">Hello and welcome to the final stage of the 2026 men&#8217;s Tour de Suisse. We have already had the women&#8217;s race come to a dramatic end on the course around Villars-sur-Ollon. 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Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-24f5ff2b-9cc6-4571-be61-819be43d0028\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sHksEccLthczHNgQoQXVsA-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sHksEccLthczHNgQoQXVsA-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sHksEccLthczHNgQoQXVsA-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sHksEccLthczHNgQoQXVsA-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sHksEccLthczHNgQoQXVsA-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sHksEccLthczHNgQoQXVsA-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Men&#8217;s Tour de Suisse stage 5 profile <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tour de Suisse, 2026)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bf5af990-0315-4ac9-801d-aa66e3c0d20c\"><strong>Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar conquers stage 8 to seal commanding overall victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d5c0cd0-3022-43b2-b4aa-5fb96da9d940\"><strong>Top 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Poga\u010dar (UAD) 4:10&#8217;41&#8221;<br \/>2. Martinez (TBV) +7&#8243;<br \/>3. Lemmen (TVL) +1&#8217;33&#8221;<br \/>4. Widar (LOI) +1&#8217;53&#8221;<br \/>5. Riccitello (DCT)<br \/>6. Mas (MOV) all S.T.<br \/>7. Carapaz (EFE) +2&#8217;00&#8221;<br \/>8. Foss (NCI) +2&#8217;05&#8221;<br \/>9. Van Wilder (SOQ) +2&#8217;07&#8221;<br \/>10. Quintana (MOV) +2&#8217;12&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final GC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Poga\u010dar (UAD) 15:08&#8217;43&#8221;<br \/>2. Carapaz (EFE) +6&#8217;32&#8221;<br \/>3. Vacek (LTK) +6&#8217;53&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T16:11:43+00:00\">2026-06-21T16:11:43.485Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-91807981-dc0d-4cf0-bb8a-7e297b00a134\">Make sure to read out post race report on a sweltering final day in Switzerland&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar powers to stage 5 win and seals commanding overall victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4b967f95-2a50-47c8-b59b-42d86d05368b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T16:09:36+00:00\">2026-06-21T16:09:36.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eae1bc69-ff84-4968-96e2-a4b66c434a1e\">There have been some really good gains in the GC on the final day, the biggest being from Lemmen who jumped up eight places to take 10th place in the final standings. Sergio Higuita (XDS-Astana) up four to ninth, Enric Mas (Movistar) up eight to 12th, Riccitello up three to seventh plus Foss and Van Wilder both going up two to fourth and fifth. Bagioli the big loser dropping 16 positions from fourth to 20th.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T16:05:10+00:00\">2026-06-21T16:05:10.426Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a36fb511-ff0e-415e-b114-6cda930b24f3\">Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <strong>Find out more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:55:35+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:55:35.603Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9b0ba77b-18b8-4cbb-8e2b-2b03eeec899f\"><strong>Top 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Poga\u010dar (UAD) 4:10&#8217;41&#8221;<br \/>2. Martinez (TBV) +7&#8243;<br \/>3. Lemmen (TVL) +1&#8217;33&#8221;<br \/>4. Widar (LOI) +1&#8217;53&#8221;<br \/>5. Riccitello (DCT)<br \/>6. Mas (MOV) all S.T.<br \/>7. Carapaz (EFE) +2&#8217;00&#8221;<br \/>8. Foss (NCI) +2&#8217;05&#8221;<br \/>9. Van Wilder (SOQ) +2&#8217;07&#8221;<br \/>10. Quintana (MOV) +2&#8217;12&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9b0ba77b-18b8-4cbb-8e2b-2b03eeec899f-2\"><strong>Final GC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Poga\u010dar (UAD) 15:08&#8217;43&#8221;<br \/>2. Carapaz (EFE) +6&#8217;32&#8221;<br \/>3. Vacek (LTK) +6&#8217;53&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-82891502-5e0a-468e-9dea-8b28e57d77a0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:47:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:47:31.254Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f6d95514-f351-498b-8755-8f64681a0dd1\">Lemmen does, indeed, finish in third on the day with no sign of Quintana or any other riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:47:06+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:47:06.406Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-40a5bcde-d70e-4a5d-8952-ef4650c77bea\">Martinez crosses the line very soon after him and almost collapses across the line. Lemmen should take third on the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:46:30+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:46:30.618Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1cf34c09-7ad5-4a8f-941d-f363eab8bf0f\">Tadej Poga\u010dar wins stage 5 and the overall title of the Tour de Suisse 2026. Three stage wins to his name and he goes to the Tour de France as the undisputed head and shoulders above the rest favourite.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8ab8fe82-51eb-4a14-b319-b4c760edef56\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:45:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:45:00.547Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8ed426a8-8ca7-4233-bb8f-381ff46ebc22\">500 metres to go and it is yet another win for Tadej Poga\u010dar incoming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:44:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:44:40.514Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a10bc92a-d34e-4f3b-9073-b0b4fe76cb08\">Tadej Poga\u010dar catches Lenny Martinez with about 800 metres to go and he just drops him immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:43:57+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:43:57.240Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2bda4d76-ff04-427b-924c-6e5726ecbda2\">Poga\u010dar accelerates yet again and he is going to catch Martinez inside the final 1000 metres of the race. Just 7&#8243; gap, now. 2&#8217;26&#8221; back to Carapaz, Vacek and co.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:43:01+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:43:01.795Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08a5aaed-9219-49ac-a810-cf0f9bd4e184\">I think the race leader went earlier than he wanted when Scotson accidentally split the group leaving the yellow jersey and Carapaz off the Riccitello led bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:42:27+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:42:27.759Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13e8bf7f-35b6-4799-8876-063da4e6228f\">Poga\u010dar seems to now be struggling to get to Martinez but he should. He has dropped into the small cog for the first time this week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:41:05+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:41:05.848Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f04b658-c789-4f00-94a8-53f6279eb2a5\">2km to go now for Martinez with Poga\u010dar, now swaying on the bike a bit, is just 15&#8243; from the race lead on the stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3e492e2a-c17a-499c-a844-ac7146273e99\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:39:16+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:39:16.206Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2ecb228d-aaf5-43d1-9653-4d40c56a7ecf\">Martinez is doing a phenomenal ride but he is all over the bike and is grimacing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:38:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:38:08.647Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-50a9af3b-a987-430a-9995-c9f2d3a563dc\">3km to go for Martinez and the gap to Poga\u010dar is now at 28&#8243;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:37:45+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:37:45.272Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6addea72-67ef-4c45-afd5-88e523609825\">Vacek is closing in on the Carapaz group. He is on some superb form. They are over 2 minutes down on the leaders but it is still a big fight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:35:37+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:35:37.197Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-71e4f08a-e5fc-4a7f-9786-49e3e60c72d7\">4km to go for Martinez but he is unlikely to take the day as Poga\u010dar is now 34&#8243; away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:34:04+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:34:04.032Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8c6eb28d-0551-4690-a908-f911b4f55da9\">Poga\u010dar floats by Quintana and he about to catch Lemmen. He is absolutely flying up this climb. The speed he is going at is astonishing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:31:56+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:31:56.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1cc35c1c-afe4-41f7-871c-d2919362eee9\">Lemmen is now 28&#8243; behind Martinez with Poga\u010dar at 48&#8243;, Quintana in that gap as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:30:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:30:40.025Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fc5caad8-78be-4995-9925-c53ecea40269\">Martinez is holding a minute on Poga\u010dar with 6km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:28:15+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:28:15.954Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-600e0bd9-d5d3-436f-bfb7-98cb785755fa\">Lemmen and Quintana are still pushing on but Poga\u010dar is closing. He catches Schmid, Gaffuri and Fisher-Black.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:27:34+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:27:34.728Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-43741b8e-35f8-47aa-94a0-99059631f468\">Martinez extends his gap to Poga\u010dar who appears to be overheating as he pours an entire bidon over his back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:27:03+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:27:03.070Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-163c082a-238b-4ce3-9c36-2c7222e6ad25\">Poga\u010dar catches and passes Mollema.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:26:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:26:40.697Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack-out-front\"><span>Attack out front<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d9fa2b81-6608-4594-8fde-ce980cf11402\">Martinez kicks on with Lemmen trying to follow. Quintana just riding his own tempo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:24:45+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:24:45.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack-in-peloton\"><span>Attack in peloton!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3732de3d-0587-4288-bcae-950ae74896b5\">Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAD)<br \/>Richard Carapaz (EFE)<\/p>\n<p>But the Ecuadorian is already gapped by the race leader.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b8cea6ba-2987-4701-9abe-5cc4346e9617\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:24:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:24:08.144Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack-in-chase\"><span>Attack in chase<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ffbf9ac8-5a7d-4154-961c-7d260e936339\">Louis Vervake (SOQ)<\/p>\n<p>The green KOM jersey goes solo from the chase group and is closing in on the leaders rather quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:23:12+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:23:12.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3ab453da-8428-4617-9db0-66c6ad159b9d\">Benoot returns to the front for Riccitello. Very interesting that Decathlon-CMA CGM are being so aggressive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:22:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:22:14.128Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-791087ca-8b4a-4765-b61a-07fc532d5b4e\">Back in the peloton, Wellens has returned and is pushing hard for Poga\u010dar. 1&#8217;56&#8221; between them and the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:20:18+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:20:18.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a3d0d7fd-7417-43e8-915e-19c80f96a680\">The leaders now have 22&#8243; on the chasers with the peloton at 1&#8217;49&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:19:48+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:19:48.885Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3bdd8e5d-d3ed-42f3-8f4c-353b79f03c1f\">The chasing group now start chasing but this may already be too late as Lemmen takes the sprint in Ollon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:19:26+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:19:26.184Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dd3ae9c0-4dd3-48de-b3ce-699a6974d02f\">Bart Lemmen (TVL)<\/p>\n<p>He follows a motorbike as the break completely sat up. Lenny Mattinez and Nairo Quintana follow him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:13:17+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:13:17.695Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-36186414-576c-47d6-a968-fe488baf8d24\">The gap sits at 2&#8217;00&#8221; yet again. The riders are close to the intermediate sprint in Ollon (Route d&#8217;Aigle) that comes at the base of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:12:01+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:12:01.823Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0dd0965e-f635-4a40-9804-914b1fcaab81\">It is all coming down to the final climb to Villars-sur-Ollon on the final stage of the Tour de Suisse Men 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1937c3e9-1871-457e-9fce-8e08b89477d9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:08:09+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:08:09.781Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66dba902-4f63-4242-8252-ddab919fb609\">Back onto proper descending again and the gap drops once more at 1&#8217;40&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:00:32+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:00:32.959Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9ed97fe7-28db-49bb-aa57-103ca394b2dd\">The peloton are now almost back to 2 minutes from the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:56:32+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:56:32.089Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-908ad830-e6d1-4752-ad31-6573a2cc54bc\">The race is on the plateau of the descent now. It is seeing the gap to the peloton grow again to 1&#8217;44&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:53:46+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:53:46.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-26ed5daf-27a6-47e1-bbdd-7c0b13b9cd4f\">That last ascent of the climb was dedicated to the late Gino M\u00e4der who died after crashing at this race in 2023. A superb talent who was lost far too soon and is missed by many.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:49:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:49:02.894Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix-3\"><span>KOM (Col de la Croix 3)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5b62697d-5fbe-43f3-b091-400aae6d9528\">1. Martinez (TBV) 20pts<br \/>2. Mollema (LTK) 14pts<br \/>3. Vervaeke (SOQ) 8pts<br \/>4. Quintana (MOV) 6pts<br \/>5. Schmid (JAY) 4pts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:47:24+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:47:24.228Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-21bf0dd1-2381-44e1-acc3-e29657143f70\">Double caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:47:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:47:14.628Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-790d830f-00a0-4fe7-90c2-8499d39c1909\">Martinez leads over the top of the final full ascent of the Col de la Croix ahead of Mollema and Vervaeke.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:46:34+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:46:34.907Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-22d1e93f-fb8b-42bf-9b21-9a51ead9ac0a\">Reminder of the leaders<\/p>\n<p>Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Bauke Mollema (LTK)<br \/>Nairo Quintana (MOV)<br \/>Finn Fisher-Black (RBH)<br \/>Louis Vervaeke (SOQ)<br \/>Mauro Schmid (JAY)<br \/>Mattia Gaffuri (TPP)<br \/>Bart Lemmen (TVL)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:45:16+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:45:16.192Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93d06369-058d-4f86-9745-4a3cd57f5ae0\">Callum Scotson and Tiesj Benoot of Decathlon-CMA CGM are pushing the pace with the time gap dropping to 1&#8217;22&#8221; to the break and they have also dropped Wellens from UAE.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9b876a05-2f6a-4a0c-8995-1e7e4a0517bf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:42:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:42:14.019Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6125a4e1-4448-4c40-a3d6-1cff92890563\">Fourth on GC, Bagioli, has been dropped by the peloton. He isn&#8217;t made for the big mountains and that is showing. His teammate, Vacek, is still in the peloton on Carapaz&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:39:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:39:14.047Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0eafe53f-aaa4-48af-b47a-39686a2c5e74\">Decathlon-CMA CGM come to the front of the peloton for Matt Riccitello. Interesting move to possibly send him on the attack before the peak of the Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:37:25+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:37:25.268Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-efa7a966-3bb6-4627-b6c2-de090a22405f\">The gap at 2&#8217;04&#8221; back to the peloton as Politt also peels off and is distanced by the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:36:50+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:36:50.123Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a3173a04-be04-44b0-a4b6-4cf36343ada5\">Double has been distanced by the break for the moment. He has done a lot of work for Schmid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:36:11+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:36:11.931Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-19855e05-17eb-4682-a0db-b4b85abb9a7d\">Because Vervaeke took 2nd in the 2nd Tissot sprint after winning the 1st, it means he wins the Tissot watch. I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;re all thrilled by that news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:34:23+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:34:23.991Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-38073d01-18d7-4059-b12d-af119a1a2797\"><strong>Further abandons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Domen Novak (UAD)<br \/>Ben Swift (NCI)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-38073d01-18d7-4059-b12d-af119a1a2797-2\">Novak basically did his job for Poga\u010dar and just decided to stop after the start\/finish line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:28:21+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:28:21.767Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a7d6ce50-96d3-47ef-8569-d16bee896645\">Lemmen dropped by the break as Martinez is also out of the back but he appeared to be having issues with the bike rather than his legs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:27:21+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:27:21.488Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-028d1e0d-f496-4aea-ad65-504b9340d7a3\">The pace is upped by the peloton led by Nils Politt (UAD).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:24:11+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:24:11.616Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-one-lap-to-go\"><span>One lap to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-70084c1d-071c-46e8-a5a2-e6cecdf8743c\">The break head over the start\/finish line and head into the last lap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:21:56+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:21:56.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-490677fd-d491-41aa-b2d7-5f8904cccfe9\">August caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:21:24+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:21:24.668Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9af46df5-ca95-4837-b4e1-5dd7411c7ad9\">Eul\u00e1lio has been dropped by the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:20:49+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:20:49.755Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e716ca0b-a568-4fe2-932b-464135bc4b0b\"><strong>More abandons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Artur Kluckers (TUD)<br \/>Jonas Rutsch (LOI)<br \/>Milan Vader (PQT)<br \/>Colby Simmons (EFE)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:19:53+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:19:53.226Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3df60bbf-f687-4c8c-aa06-b6dce7ef0e9c\">The gap continues to go up and is now at 2&#8217;34&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:18:50+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:18:50.103Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e8f282c4-9ded-4c76-bb69-13c3f499ead4\">It is around 37 degrees Celcius in the valley bottom.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7ac9434d-f9c8-40f8-aeab-0a640f482a51\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:14:23+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:14:23.320Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8374cbde-3a40-4983-8f4c-966cf0a7149f\">Vervaeke and Schmid share the wins in the Tissot KM as Mollema gets back in again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:11:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:11:31.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-71e269c4-4c1d-4cce-ae4d-efe0736731e4\">Mollema, Eul\u00e1lio, Lemmen and Fisher-Black are struggling off the back of the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:10:22+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:10:22.131Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8502f4e4-d5bd-44b0-a66d-26369be1bd96\"><strong>Crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aleksandr Vlasov (RBH)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8502f4e4-d5bd-44b0-a66d-26369be1bd96-2\">Just a touch of wheels and down he goes. He hit the road on his own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:07:46+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:07:46.896Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4895ed2b-cd9d-4060-af5f-6b40c80ea424\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG are pushing hard in the peloton and Novak has just swung off the front. However, The gap has grown to the largest of the day at 2&#8217;21&#8221;.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-de505c11-b59e-48b8-9190-afa11953b04c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:02:30+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:02:30.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ceee4dd8-584c-438f-9452-73e6ce11d554\">The gap goes beyond two minutes for the break again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:00:22+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:00:22.389Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-afa88ce0-a10b-4606-93ee-b64d7aa00383\">Multiple riders getting dropped out of the back of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:00:05+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:00:05.157Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-23bf45b8-59a5-469c-9b45-88dcbc6b96fa\">Double seems to be working for Swiss national champion and teammate, Schmid. The new impetus means the gap goes back up to 1&#8217;57&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:58:43+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:58:43.484Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-96cf2960-df92-4317-a655-1509566323f4\">Onto the climb and August has been distanced from the lead group with Fisher-Black also starting to lose touch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:53:12+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:53:12.471Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b6375926-acd4-4d26-b000-b2b4f8fa53a0\">Peloton now 1&#8217;41&#8221; off the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:50:57+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:50:57.566Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f5489f99-55d9-49bc-8d5e-d79683386fe6\">The riders are about to start the final full ascent of the Col de la Croix. Will Poga\u010dar have a go this time up?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d66c3dc9-30be-44ea-88de-276cf8cb5447\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:48:18+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:48:18.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3ff73fdb-69cc-4046-9f24-58bffd6f52b1\">The riders reach the bottom of the descent for the penultimate time. There is one more full ascent to come which also includes the Tissot KM, not that the bonus seconds really matter to the break, or even the peloton apart from for the riders sitting around the podium positions behind Poga\u010dar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:43:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:43:08.083Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fde5dafb-ad66-4575-a4dc-49585d2443ea\">There seems to be an easement on the amount of riders abandoning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:38:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:38:02.932Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c04fb40f-5b6a-4bf4-bbe8-749b66a7a59c\">Now the riders are on the plateau the gap has dropped again to 1&#8217;31&#8221; as Tim Wellens and Domen Novak of UAE Team Emirates-XRG lead the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:32:42+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:32:42.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fce381fb-fb28-4e6a-884c-0c22c32ac02e\">The breakaway now has 2&#8217;00&#8221; on the peloton for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:31:12+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:31:12.975Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-14731500-dc34-46ee-bc04-f1e7b01c38be\">Eul\u00e1lio is struggling to follow on the steep and technical bits of the descent but he is back on again now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:29:38+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:29:38.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dabd59a9-9697-425f-9232-aea4886de6e0\">Vervaeke now has 44 points and leads by 26 points over Mollema. He will win the KOM jersey if he finishes in the time limit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-64455f67-e3e6-4445-841e-014ff101665c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:29:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:29:31.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix-2\"><span>KOM (Col de la Croix 2)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a0194d1e-a183-48d0-a0d9-97756d629fe2\">1. Vervaeke (SOQ) 20pts<br \/>2. Mollema (LTK) 14pts<br \/>3. Double (JAY) 8pts<br \/>4. August (NCI) 6pts<br \/>5. Schmid (JAY) 4pts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:24:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:24:40.254Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-805a9a79-3c1e-44bb-b90f-afe8e17ccd20\">The gap goes back out to 1&#8217;50&#8221; for the riders out front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:22:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:22:02.945Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-78f7fbf6-f7bd-4d03-8d9e-450eb76b0c9b\">The gap drops to 1&#8217;35&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:16:34+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:16:34.770Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ca35140-25e7-49be-881a-d35dddd7037f\">Currently 12 riders either didn&#8217;t start or have abandoned the race today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:15:13+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:15:13.296Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-01cc776a-898b-4ee4-841a-7ef8fee85e21\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Felix \u00d8rn-Kristoff (LOI)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:14:27+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:14:27.190Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5cea5b5d-b4ac-404e-9cdc-c62668dec782\">The break head over the top of the Col de la Croix for the second time and they hold roughly the same advantage as they did on the descent of the previous lap.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d0cacb4b-282b-4de6-9ce3-857b504f987a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:10:05+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:10:05.687Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-065b2e77-12b3-42b7-bad0-4c422b3dc361\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oscar Riesebeek (APT)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-065b2e77-12b3-42b7-bad0-4c422b3dc361-2\">This is just brutal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:09:47+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:09:47.711Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cc6f79d4-b88f-44b9-862c-023067c42145\">The riders are nearing the top with 1&#8217;50&#8221; splitting the break and bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:04:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:04:00.005Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-04ed353c-3449-4fa8-9e9d-41d4f1c3da37\">5km from the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:02:53+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:02:53.812Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-01769bb4-7ea5-4959-a19a-2f175916ad84\"><strong>Yet another abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clement Russo (GFC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:00:28+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:00:28.128Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e01fe27-ffdf-41e6-ae10-4a5350190204\">Into the final 100km and the small gap appears to suggest that Poga\u010dar wants to go out with a bang and take another stage win as well as the overall title.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:59:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:59:31.569Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-two-laps-to-go\"><span>Two laps to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ea6a8c06-cfc0-4e0b-835e-16dc06df3108\">The peloton are still just sat around two minutes down on the 11 man break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:58:48+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:58:48.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51b878f2-cb8d-4ee9-a816-5c5d9fc58762\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Davide De Pretto (JAY)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51b878f2-cb8d-4ee9-a816-5c5d9fc58762-2\">Another one gone. This is brutal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:58:29+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:58:29.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-15cab8eb-17a1-40ab-86a2-38570404b9b6\">The heat is baking down on the riders and a lot of them are really suffering out there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:54:55+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:54:55.127Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3542432-0a56-41a0-8840-ddffe572b246\">The riders roll through the start\/finish line in Villars-sur-Ollon for the first time since roll-out earlier this afternoon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:53:38+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:53:38.629Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0314ac14-12c9-45b0-9d35-56cb483d823a\"><strong>More abandons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Markel Beloki (EFE)<br \/>Marijn van den Berg (EFE)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0314ac14-12c9-45b0-9d35-56cb483d823a-2\">The difficulty of the stage coupled with the heat is proving too much for a lot of riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:43:32+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:43:32.583Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-27a21002-1bf8-4173-92e0-68130f930e83\">Mathieu van der Poel (APT) put on a terrific showing in the ITT yesterday, missing out on the win by 0.7 of a second. But, the UCI has deemed that former world road race champion showed too much to viewers after appearing topless on the &#8216;hot seat&#8217; and fined him 500 CHF despite the temperatures being in the high 30s&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Mathieu van der Poel fined for &#8216;inappropriate attire&#8217; while on hot seat in Tour de Suisse stage 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cf357161-ca46-469c-ae1e-41fd20a2d5e7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:40:55+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:40:55.223Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c8e99d6-956a-43f8-ab59-106e4c6e7142\"><strong>Abandons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Menno Huising (TVL)<br \/>Dion Smith (NSN)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:40:23+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:40:23.351Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93a7674c-b610-4c11-91e0-d8417f2698ff\">These two riders have a lot to race for today. Carapaz holds onto 2nd place by just 5&#8243; over Matthias Vacek (LTK). However, the Czech rider is not a climber. It will be interesting to see how the best young rider copes with the terrain today. His teammate, Andrea Bagioli (LTK) is just 19&#8243; behind him with Brandon McNulty (UAD) the next closest at 49&#8243;.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cf390e57-a2df-490d-b2fa-2c6f98f709a3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:37:15+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:37:15.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f76f2bdf-4cb4-4cb1-9e5d-bf90dd6069c4\">Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:33:47+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:33:47.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5db603e0-4520-4fa1-ac0d-559d88edce8b\">The gap is just below 2 minutes for the leaders. They need way more gap if they&#8217;re going to have a chance of being involved at the end of the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:29:51+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:29:51.934Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-25db3bc3-58d8-4931-bf34-b010a6ed8831\">And onto the climb they go! This full ascent is 19.6km long with an average of 7% and a max of 17.9%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:25:01+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:25:01.390Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a8bc15e-bed1-4ac4-bc4d-59840492a6e3\">The race has almost reached the bottom of the descent. They have a very brief period on the valley bottom and then they&#8217;re back to climbing the Col de la Croix again. This time it is the first of two full ascents with our first passage of the finish line.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5cb181c2-c4c3-48e5-ac8d-09b710723ebd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:23:19+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:23:19.045Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-634f0738-0eed-4e57-8c79-b71b49822ade\">August is the best placed rider in the break. He sits in 14th place at 7&#8217;36&#8221; down on Poga\u010dar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:22:18+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:22:18.379Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e955b86f-8c1c-4d1d-b48b-4175324e6acc\"><strong>Lead group:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (TBV)<br \/>Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Andrew August (NCI)<br \/>Bauke Mollema (LTK)<br \/>Nairo Quintana (MOV)<br \/>Finn Fisher-Black (RBH)<br \/>Louis Vervaeke (SOQ)<br \/>Mauro Schmid (JAY)<br \/>Paul Double (JAY)<br \/>Mattia Gaffuri (TPP)<br \/>Bart Lemmen (TVL)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e955b86f-8c1c-4d1d-b48b-4175324e6acc-2\"><strong>Peloton +1&#8217;40&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:15:41+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:15:41.737Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ccc7ebb5-1b3f-4b81-b131-d0576a5d2ff3\">It looks like Bart Lemmen (TVL) is also in this lead group&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9b47fef0-14f3-4c12-af43-71f21530174b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:11:42+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:11:42.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6289f63c-92ee-4bca-ac9e-5fdcaa4bb82f\">The gap expands to 1&#8217;25&#8221; between the break and the peloton with Schmid, Double, Vervaeke, Mollema and Martinez the only confirmed riders in the group of 11 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:04:21+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:04:21.527Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7537b05b-3405-477a-9dd8-f746b7c5edd0\">The group comes back together as 11 riders again with 55&#8243; on the peloton. They are on a plateau around halfway down the descent at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:01:48+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:01:48.995Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b322c1a-ea0f-4f7c-b6f5-cbebe044aa56\">There are two other riders with Schmid now as they look to push on clear of the rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:59:27+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:59:27.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7242f233-6292-4717-b523-059b897ed622\">Mauro Schmid (JAY) is out front and has just pushed clear of the rest of the break on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:59:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:59:00.033Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix\"><span>KOM (Col de la Croix)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8d29e203-228b-4de5-b864-03ee36de0d6a\">1. Vervaeke (SOQ) 6pts<br \/>2. Mollema (LTK) 4pts<br \/>3. Martinez (TBV) 3pts<br \/>4. Schmid (JAY) 2pts<br \/>5. Double (JAY) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:57:57+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:57:57.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2e9a401c-1306-4dd8-a774-7ffc0455ff53\">How early is too early for Poga\u010dar to go on the attack?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:57:36+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:57:36.988Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9435b90f-ccd8-44b1-981a-02515150fa8b\">The gap does seem to be coming down again. UAE Team Emirates-XRG don&#8217;t seem to want to let this go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a0f7c532-9e79-46be-967f-ccfdc9eebbb4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:56:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:56:08.563Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fd5f22d7-9cca-4a21-a4c0-42ef6ced08c4\">The first climb of the day is done and dusted with 11 riders clear of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:55:36+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:55:36.874Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dae60513-1de0-4979-be34-24dd750dc13c\">The green KOM jersey of Louis Vervaeke (SOQ) has made it into the group that slimmed down to 11 riders as they went over the top with just 15&#8243; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1b75b711-c931-4ef7-91c7-87cc9f25d7d6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:54:53+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:54:53.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-14d8792e-f005-4d48-9f68-7fc109077dc6\">Multiple moves now coming out of the peloton with this quickly becoming difficult to control. There is now a lead group of around 15 riders as they are about to peak the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:51:28+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:51:28.276Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b21e7988-eef0-4170-8e03-c22e7ee20659\">The seven leaders have just 10&#8243; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:50:55+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:50:55.323Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1cacf29a-7797-440b-878e-2cf48e86ba8c\">Seven riders are clear as the top of the first ascent of the Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:50:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:50:02.250Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-multiple-attacks-in-the-peloton\"><span>Multiple attacks in the peloton<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7dba2cfb-7da9-42e7-867d-9c29522d708a\">There are around 6 riders trying to break off the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:45:37+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:45:37.578Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be31e1e3-cd66-4caf-87b0-610d60cdf0db\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alexander Kamp (UXM)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be31e1e3-cd66-4caf-87b0-610d60cdf0db-2\">Sad to see. The Danish rider didn&#8217;t last very long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:45:04+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:45:04.170Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8557f144-dd6d-4b6d-9be9-4f092f9bf0de\"><strong>Mechanical <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Attila Valter (TBV)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8557f144-dd6d-4b6d-9be9-4f092f9bf0de-2\">This happened at the same time as Haller&#8217;s crash and may be related.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:44:24+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:44:24.921Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-129d5b79-8fa7-4957-af60-588e74588529\">Make sure to read the report of the last stage of the women&#8217;s Tour de Suisse, it was quite the finale to a superb race&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5f76e90b-2f7b-48d1-9b00-3535580514b0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:42:50+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:42:50.399Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3b7d5bf9-bb0c-434c-93e1-337e1bdb2afd\"><strong>Crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marco Haller (TUD)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3b7d5bf9-bb0c-434c-93e1-337e1bdb2afd-2\">Not sure how that happened. Hopefully he is okay to continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:42:16+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:42:16.711Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-507f7b7a-d3f5-4e47-88b1-32a02df126f5\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG have taken up the pacing with no moves going away just yet as they take on the steepest part of the climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bda1dc7e-96ec-430a-977a-57420004984c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:40:28+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:40:28.339Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-97b0a4ec-1ff2-476d-a341-c12f40e4a744\"><strong>Non-starters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Matthew Brennan (TVL)<br \/>Julian Alaphilippe (TUD)<br \/>Alec Segaert (TBV)<br \/>Lucas Hamilton (NCI)<br \/>Sjoerd Bax (PQT)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:38:33+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:38:33.072Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-151-1km-to-go\"><span>151.1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-68ca3f2e-5cff-4c87-b85c-278aec512970\">Racing is underway and it is all together for the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:27:36+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:27:36.528Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-727868ff-e14d-4332-aefd-6874626f1ed0\">The neutralised start is in just a couple of minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:26:10+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:26:10.510Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0785342d-b5db-40da-a7f8-6766a94afbc7\">The riders have yet another very sunny day to race in with temperatures expected at a max of 29\u00b0c in Villars-sur-Ollon, it will be hotter in the valley bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:24:35+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:24:35.800Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d87c648-332a-414b-8274-21ee965d7042\">Here is what the riders have on the menu today. Over 4000 metres of climbing on just one climb that is taken on three times, twice in full with the third being split. The riders start in Villars-sur-Ollon and ride the second half of the Col de la Croix and then at the finish they ride the first half, finishing in Villars-sur-Ollon.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-14d2e874-5569-45cc-bbb6-eb9bf6598a4c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-1082-80.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-1024-80.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-970-80.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-480-80.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tour de Suisse)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:22:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:22:00.161Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-39460b17-8f9a-4515-8125-42abd11a7810\">It is fair to say that, with his lead of 4&#8217;22&#8221; over Richard Carapaz (EFE) in 2nd place, Poga\u010dar looks like he has won this year&#8217;s race, ticking off yet another WorldTour race off the list. That said, anything can still happen!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:21:05+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:21:05.608Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e74719bd-985f-4b8f-b4ea-be80b656dfde\">It was a dramatic ending to the time trial yesterday with Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAD) taking the stage by less than a second from Mathieu van der Poel (APT).<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar denies Mathieu van der Poel stage 4 victory and extends overall lead with 53.4 kph time trial<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5b344654-f2a6-4472-854a-10c22d547f45\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-8f02e780-41cf-40fe-a0e6-be1999f02c78\">Hello and welcome to the final stage of the 2026 men&#8217;s Tour de Suisse. We have already had the women&#8217;s race come to a dramatic end on the course around Villars-sur-Ollon. Now it is the turn of the men.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T16:11:43+00:00\">2026-06-21T16:11:43.485Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-91807981-dc0d-4cf0-bb8a-7e297b00a134\">Make sure to read out post race report on a sweltering final day in Switzerland&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar powers to stage 5 win and seals commanding overall victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4b967f95-2a50-47c8-b59b-42d86d05368b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gLLskqxe9h9QtJuyqZRVbd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T16:09:36+00:00\">2026-06-21T16:09:36.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eae1bc69-ff84-4968-96e2-a4b66c434a1e\">There have been some really good gains in the GC on the final day, the biggest being from Lemmen who jumped up eight places to take 10th place in the final standings. Sergio Higuita (XDS-Astana) up four to ninth, Enric Mas (Movistar) up eight to 12th, Riccitello up three to seventh plus Foss and Van Wilder both going up two to fourth and fifth. Bagioli the big loser dropping 16 positions from fourth to 20th.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T16:05:10+00:00\">2026-06-21T16:05:10.426Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a36fb511-ff0e-415e-b114-6cda930b24f3\">Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <strong>Find out more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:55:35+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:55:35.603Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9b0ba77b-18b8-4cbb-8e2b-2b03eeec899f\"><strong>Top 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Poga\u010dar (UAD) 4:10&#8217;41&#8221;<br \/>2. Martinez (TBV) +7&#8243;<br \/>3. Lemmen (TVL) +1&#8217;33&#8221;<br \/>4. Widar (LOI) +1&#8217;53&#8221;<br \/>5. Riccitello (DCT)<br \/>6. Mas (MOV) all S.T.<br \/>7. Carapaz (EFE) +2&#8217;00&#8221;<br \/>8. Foss (NCI) +2&#8217;05&#8221;<br \/>9. Van Wilder (SOQ) +2&#8217;07&#8221;<br \/>10. Quintana (MOV) +2&#8217;12&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9b0ba77b-18b8-4cbb-8e2b-2b03eeec899f-2\"><strong>Final GC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Poga\u010dar (UAD) 15:08&#8217;43&#8221;<br \/>2. Carapaz (EFE) +6&#8217;32&#8221;<br \/>3. Vacek (LTK) +6&#8217;53&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-82891502-5e0a-468e-9dea-8b28e57d77a0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iqBTkW2wT4YhoywspwFo33-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:47:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:47:31.254Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f6d95514-f351-498b-8755-8f64681a0dd1\">Lemmen does, indeed, finish in third on the day with no sign of Quintana or any other riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:47:06+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:47:06.406Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-40a5bcde-d70e-4a5d-8952-ef4650c77bea\">Martinez crosses the line very soon after him and almost collapses across the line. Lemmen should take third on the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:46:30+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:46:30.618Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1cf34c09-7ad5-4a8f-941d-f363eab8bf0f\">Tadej Poga\u010dar wins stage 5 and the overall title of the Tour de Suisse 2026. Three stage wins to his name and he goes to the Tour de France as the undisputed head and shoulders above the rest favourite.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8ab8fe82-51eb-4a14-b319-b4c760edef56\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrZaDmFvkv3Lraay6CUjog-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:45:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:45:00.547Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8ed426a8-8ca7-4233-bb8f-381ff46ebc22\">500 metres to go and it is yet another win for Tadej Poga\u010dar incoming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:44:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:44:40.514Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a10bc92a-d34e-4f3b-9073-b0b4fe76cb08\">Tadej Poga\u010dar catches Lenny Martinez with about 800 metres to go and he just drops him immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:43:57+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:43:57.240Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2bda4d76-ff04-427b-924c-6e5726ecbda2\">Poga\u010dar accelerates yet again and he is going to catch Martinez inside the final 1000 metres of the race. Just 7&#8243; gap, now. 2&#8217;26&#8221; back to Carapaz, Vacek and co.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:43:01+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:43:01.795Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-08a5aaed-9219-49ac-a810-cf0f9bd4e184\">I think the race leader went earlier than he wanted when Scotson accidentally split the group leaving the yellow jersey and Carapaz off the Riccitello led bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:42:27+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:42:27.759Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-13e8bf7f-35b6-4799-8876-063da4e6228f\">Poga\u010dar seems to now be struggling to get to Martinez but he should. He has dropped into the small cog for the first time this week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:41:05+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:41:05.848Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f04b658-c789-4f00-94a8-53f6279eb2a5\">2km to go now for Martinez with Poga\u010dar, now swaying on the bike a bit, is just 15&#8243; from the race lead on the stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3e492e2a-c17a-499c-a844-ac7146273e99\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iNP59vAqstw89sk3oTjL4i-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:39:16+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:39:16.206Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2ecb228d-aaf5-43d1-9653-4d40c56a7ecf\">Martinez is doing a phenomenal ride but he is all over the bike and is grimacing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:38:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:38:08.647Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-50a9af3b-a987-430a-9995-c9f2d3a563dc\">3km to go for Martinez and the gap to Poga\u010dar is now at 28&#8243;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:37:45+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:37:45.272Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6addea72-67ef-4c45-afd5-88e523609825\">Vacek is closing in on the Carapaz group. He is on some superb form. They are over 2 minutes down on the leaders but it is still a big fight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:35:37+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:35:37.197Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-71e4f08a-e5fc-4a7f-9786-49e3e60c72d7\">4km to go for Martinez but he is unlikely to take the day as Poga\u010dar is now 34&#8243; away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:34:04+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:34:04.032Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8c6eb28d-0551-4690-a908-f911b4f55da9\">Poga\u010dar floats by Quintana and he about to catch Lemmen. He is absolutely flying up this climb. The speed he is going at is astonishing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:31:56+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:31:56.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-1cc35c1c-afe4-41f7-871c-d2919362eee9\">Lemmen is now 28&#8243; behind Martinez with Poga\u010dar at 48&#8243;, Quintana in that gap as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:30:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:30:40.025Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fc5caad8-78be-4995-9925-c53ecea40269\">Martinez is holding a minute on Poga\u010dar with 6km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:28:15+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:28:15.954Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-600e0bd9-d5d3-436f-bfb7-98cb785755fa\">Lemmen and Quintana are still pushing on but Poga\u010dar is closing. He catches Schmid, Gaffuri and Fisher-Black.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:27:34+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:27:34.728Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-43741b8e-35f8-47aa-94a0-99059631f468\">Martinez extends his gap to Poga\u010dar who appears to be overheating as he pours an entire bidon over his back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:27:03+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:27:03.070Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-163c082a-238b-4ce3-9c36-2c7222e6ad25\">Poga\u010dar catches and passes Mollema.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:26:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:26:40.697Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack-out-front\"><span>Attack out front<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d9fa2b81-6608-4594-8fde-ce980cf11402\">Martinez kicks on with Lemmen trying to follow. Quintana just riding his own tempo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:24:45+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:24:45.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack-in-peloton\"><span>Attack in peloton!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3732de3d-0587-4288-bcae-950ae74896b5\">Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAD)<br \/>Richard Carapaz (EFE)<\/p>\n<p>But the Ecuadorian is already gapped by the race leader.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b8cea6ba-2987-4701-9abe-5cc4346e9617\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRARN8jJQvCzPifo3mjKRW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:24:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:24:08.144Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack-in-chase\"><span>Attack in chase<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ffbf9ac8-5a7d-4154-961c-7d260e936339\">Louis Vervake (SOQ)<\/p>\n<p>The green KOM jersey goes solo from the chase group and is closing in on the leaders rather quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:23:12+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:23:12.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3ab453da-8428-4617-9db0-66c6ad159b9d\">Benoot returns to the front for Riccitello. Very interesting that Decathlon-CMA CGM are being so aggressive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:22:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:22:14.128Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-791087ca-8b4a-4765-b61a-07fc532d5b4e\">Back in the peloton, Wellens has returned and is pushing hard for Poga\u010dar. 1&#8217;56&#8221; between them and the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:20:18+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:20:18.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a3d0d7fd-7417-43e8-915e-19c80f96a680\">The leaders now have 22&#8243; on the chasers with the peloton at 1&#8217;49&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:19:48+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:19:48.885Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3bdd8e5d-d3ed-42f3-8f4c-353b79f03c1f\">The chasing group now start chasing but this may already be too late as Lemmen takes the sprint in Ollon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:19:26+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:19:26.184Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dd3ae9c0-4dd3-48de-b3ce-699a6974d02f\">Bart Lemmen (TVL)<\/p>\n<p>He follows a motorbike as the break completely sat up. Lenny Mattinez and Nairo Quintana follow him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:13:17+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:13:17.695Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-36186414-576c-47d6-a968-fe488baf8d24\">The gap sits at 2&#8217;00&#8221; yet again. The riders are close to the intermediate sprint in Ollon (Route d&#8217;Aigle) that comes at the base of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:12:01+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:12:01.823Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0dd0965e-f635-4a40-9804-914b1fcaab81\">It is all coming down to the final climb to Villars-sur-Ollon on the final stage of the Tour de Suisse Men 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1937c3e9-1871-457e-9fce-8e08b89477d9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNU5m8HQ2HbsoACgDJkTiD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:08:09+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:08:09.781Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-66dba902-4f63-4242-8252-ddab919fb609\">Back onto proper descending again and the gap drops once more at 1&#8217;40&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T15:00:32+00:00\">2026-06-21T15:00:32.959Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9ed97fe7-28db-49bb-aa57-103ca394b2dd\">The peloton are now almost back to 2 minutes from the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:56:32+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:56:32.089Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-908ad830-e6d1-4752-ad31-6573a2cc54bc\">The race is on the plateau of the descent now. It is seeing the gap to the peloton grow again to 1&#8217;44&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:53:46+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:53:46.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-26ed5daf-27a6-47e1-bbdd-7c0b13b9cd4f\">That last ascent of the climb was dedicated to the late Gino M\u00e4der who died after crashing at this race in 2023. A superb talent who was lost far too soon and is missed by many.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:49:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:49:02.894Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix-3\"><span>KOM (Col de la Croix 3)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5b62697d-5fbe-43f3-b091-400aae6d9528\">1. Martinez (TBV) 20pts<br \/>2. Mollema (LTK) 14pts<br \/>3. Vervaeke (SOQ) 8pts<br \/>4. Quintana (MOV) 6pts<br \/>5. Schmid (JAY) 4pts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:47:24+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:47:24.228Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-21bf0dd1-2381-44e1-acc3-e29657143f70\">Double caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:47:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:47:14.628Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-790d830f-00a0-4fe7-90c2-8499d39c1909\">Martinez leads over the top of the final full ascent of the Col de la Croix ahead of Mollema and Vervaeke.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:46:34+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:46:34.907Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-22d1e93f-fb8b-42bf-9b21-9a51ead9ac0a\">Reminder of the leaders<\/p>\n<p>Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Bauke Mollema (LTK)<br \/>Nairo Quintana (MOV)<br \/>Finn Fisher-Black (RBH)<br \/>Louis Vervaeke (SOQ)<br \/>Mauro Schmid (JAY)<br \/>Mattia Gaffuri (TPP)<br \/>Bart Lemmen (TVL)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:45:16+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:45:16.192Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93d06369-058d-4f86-9745-4a3cd57f5ae0\">Callum Scotson and Tiesj Benoot of Decathlon-CMA CGM are pushing the pace with the time gap dropping to 1&#8217;22&#8221; to the break and they have also dropped Wellens from UAE.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9b876a05-2f6a-4a0c-8995-1e7e4a0517bf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XPVJXZe5cZouBicHnJijm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:42:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:42:14.019Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6125a4e1-4448-4c40-a3d6-1cff92890563\">Fourth on GC, Bagioli, has been dropped by the peloton. He isn&#8217;t made for the big mountains and that is showing. His teammate, Vacek, is still in the peloton on Carapaz&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:39:14+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:39:14.047Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0eafe53f-aaa4-48af-b47a-39686a2c5e74\">Decathlon-CMA CGM come to the front of the peloton for Matt Riccitello. Interesting move to possibly send him on the attack before the peak of the Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:37:25+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:37:25.268Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-efa7a966-3bb6-4627-b6c2-de090a22405f\">The gap at 2&#8217;04&#8221; back to the peloton as Politt also peels off and is distanced by the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:36:50+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:36:50.123Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a3173a04-be04-44b0-a4b6-4cf36343ada5\">Double has been distanced by the break for the moment. He has done a lot of work for Schmid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:36:11+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:36:11.931Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-19855e05-17eb-4682-a0db-b4b85abb9a7d\">Because Vervaeke took 2nd in the 2nd Tissot sprint after winning the 1st, it means he wins the Tissot watch. I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;re all thrilled by that news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:34:23+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:34:23.991Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-38073d01-18d7-4059-b12d-af119a1a2797\"><strong>Further abandons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Domen Novak (UAD)<br \/>Ben Swift (NCI)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-38073d01-18d7-4059-b12d-af119a1a2797-2\">Novak basically did his job for Poga\u010dar and just decided to stop after the start\/finish line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:28:21+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:28:21.767Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a7d6ce50-96d3-47ef-8569-d16bee896645\">Lemmen dropped by the break as Martinez is also out of the back but he appeared to be having issues with the bike rather than his legs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:27:21+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:27:21.488Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-028d1e0d-f496-4aea-ad65-504b9340d7a3\">The pace is upped by the peloton led by Nils Politt (UAD).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:24:11+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:24:11.616Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-one-lap-to-go\"><span>One lap to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-70084c1d-071c-46e8-a5a2-e6cecdf8743c\">The break head over the start\/finish line and head into the last lap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:21:56+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:21:56.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-490677fd-d491-41aa-b2d7-5f8904cccfe9\">August caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:21:24+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:21:24.668Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9af46df5-ca95-4837-b4e1-5dd7411c7ad9\">Eul\u00e1lio has been dropped by the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:20:49+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:20:49.755Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e716ca0b-a568-4fe2-932b-464135bc4b0b\"><strong>More abandons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Artur Kluckers (TUD)<br \/>Jonas Rutsch (LOI)<br \/>Milan Vader (PQT)<br \/>Colby Simmons (EFE)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:19:53+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:19:53.226Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3df60bbf-f687-4c8c-aa06-b6dce7ef0e9c\">The gap continues to go up and is now at 2&#8217;34&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:18:50+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:18:50.103Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e8f282c4-9ded-4c76-bb69-13c3f499ead4\">It is around 37 degrees Celcius in the valley bottom.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7ac9434d-f9c8-40f8-aeab-0a640f482a51\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c8AyyX2JVopYgb7dNWCWcY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:14:23+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:14:23.320Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8374cbde-3a40-4983-8f4c-966cf0a7149f\">Vervaeke and Schmid share the wins in the Tissot KM as Mollema gets back in again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:11:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:11:31.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-71e269c4-4c1d-4cce-ae4d-efe0736731e4\">Mollema, Eul\u00e1lio, Lemmen and Fisher-Black are struggling off the back of the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:10:22+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:10:22.131Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8502f4e4-d5bd-44b0-a66d-26369be1bd96\"><strong>Crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aleksandr Vlasov (RBH)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8502f4e4-d5bd-44b0-a66d-26369be1bd96-2\">Just a touch of wheels and down he goes. He hit the road on his own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:07:46+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:07:46.896Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4895ed2b-cd9d-4060-af5f-6b40c80ea424\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG are pushing hard in the peloton and Novak has just swung off the front. However, The gap has grown to the largest of the day at 2&#8217;21&#8221;.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-de505c11-b59e-48b8-9190-afa11953b04c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KeKWCqLPdgGT3HjQghyxkM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:02:30+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:02:30.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ceee4dd8-584c-438f-9452-73e6ce11d554\">The gap goes beyond two minutes for the break again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:00:22+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:00:22.389Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-afa88ce0-a10b-4606-93ee-b64d7aa00383\">Multiple riders getting dropped out of the back of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T14:00:05+00:00\">2026-06-21T14:00:05.157Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-23bf45b8-59a5-469c-9b45-88dcbc6b96fa\">Double seems to be working for Swiss national champion and teammate, Schmid. The new impetus means the gap goes back up to 1&#8217;57&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:58:43+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:58:43.484Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-96cf2960-df92-4317-a655-1509566323f4\">Onto the climb and August has been distanced from the lead group with Fisher-Black also starting to lose touch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:53:12+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:53:12.471Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b6375926-acd4-4d26-b000-b2b4f8fa53a0\">Peloton now 1&#8217;41&#8221; off the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:50:57+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:50:57.566Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f5489f99-55d9-49bc-8d5e-d79683386fe6\">The riders are about to start the final full ascent of the Col de la Croix. Will Poga\u010dar have a go this time up?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d66c3dc9-30be-44ea-88de-276cf8cb5447\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qJz8pmJAkjb44S4eSAms57-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:48:18+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:48:18.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3ff73fdb-69cc-4046-9f24-58bffd6f52b1\">The riders reach the bottom of the descent for the penultimate time. There is one more full ascent to come which also includes the Tissot KM, not that the bonus seconds really matter to the break, or even the peloton apart from for the riders sitting around the podium positions behind Poga\u010dar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:43:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:43:08.083Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fde5dafb-ad66-4575-a4dc-49585d2443ea\">There seems to be an easement on the amount of riders abandoning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:38:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:38:02.932Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c04fb40f-5b6a-4bf4-bbe8-749b66a7a59c\">Now the riders are on the plateau the gap has dropped again to 1&#8217;31&#8221; as Tim Wellens and Domen Novak of UAE Team Emirates-XRG lead the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:32:42+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:32:42.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fce381fb-fb28-4e6a-884c-0c22c32ac02e\">The breakaway now has 2&#8217;00&#8221; on the peloton for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:31:12+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:31:12.975Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-14731500-dc34-46ee-bc04-f1e7b01c38be\">Eul\u00e1lio is struggling to follow on the steep and technical bits of the descent but he is back on again now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:29:38+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:29:38.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dabd59a9-9697-425f-9232-aea4886de6e0\">Vervaeke now has 44 points and leads by 26 points over Mollema. He will win the KOM jersey if he finishes in the time limit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-64455f67-e3e6-4445-841e-014ff101665c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkKRyWBuDYyZyVwSpbNLNa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:29:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:29:31.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix-2\"><span>KOM (Col de la Croix 2)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a0194d1e-a183-48d0-a0d9-97756d629fe2\">1. Vervaeke (SOQ) 20pts<br \/>2. Mollema (LTK) 14pts<br \/>3. Double (JAY) 8pts<br \/>4. August (NCI) 6pts<br \/>5. Schmid (JAY) 4pts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:24:40+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:24:40.254Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-805a9a79-3c1e-44bb-b90f-afe8e17ccd20\">The gap goes back out to 1&#8217;50&#8221; for the riders out front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:22:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:22:02.945Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-78f7fbf6-f7bd-4d03-8d9e-450eb76b0c9b\">The gap drops to 1&#8217;35&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:16:34+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:16:34.770Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ca35140-25e7-49be-881a-d35dddd7037f\">Currently 12 riders either didn&#8217;t start or have abandoned the race today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:15:13+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:15:13.296Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-01cc776a-898b-4ee4-841a-7ef8fee85e21\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Felix \u00d8rn-Kristoff (LOI)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:14:27+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:14:27.190Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5cea5b5d-b4ac-404e-9cdc-c62668dec782\">The break head over the top of the Col de la Croix for the second time and they hold roughly the same advantage as they did on the descent of the previous lap.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d0cacb4b-282b-4de6-9ce3-857b504f987a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9U8ok2AikPvPLBMSV9r-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:10:05+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:10:05.687Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-065b2e77-12b3-42b7-bad0-4c422b3dc361\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oscar Riesebeek (APT)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-065b2e77-12b3-42b7-bad0-4c422b3dc361-2\">This is just brutal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:09:47+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:09:47.711Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cc6f79d4-b88f-44b9-862c-023067c42145\">The riders are nearing the top with 1&#8217;50&#8221; splitting the break and bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:04:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:04:00.005Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-04ed353c-3449-4fa8-9e9d-41d4f1c3da37\">5km from the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:02:53+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:02:53.812Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-01769bb4-7ea5-4959-a19a-2f175916ad84\"><strong>Yet another abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clement Russo (GFC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T13:00:28+00:00\">2026-06-21T13:00:28.128Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e01fe27-ffdf-41e6-ae10-4a5350190204\">Into the final 100km and the small gap appears to suggest that Poga\u010dar wants to go out with a bang and take another stage win as well as the overall title.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:59:31+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:59:31.569Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-two-laps-to-go\"><span>Two laps to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ea6a8c06-cfc0-4e0b-835e-16dc06df3108\">The peloton are still just sat around two minutes down on the 11 man break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:58:48+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:58:48.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51b878f2-cb8d-4ee9-a816-5c5d9fc58762\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Davide De Pretto (JAY)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51b878f2-cb8d-4ee9-a816-5c5d9fc58762-2\">Another one gone. This is brutal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:58:29+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:58:29.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-15cab8eb-17a1-40ab-86a2-38570404b9b6\">The heat is baking down on the riders and a lot of them are really suffering out there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:54:55+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:54:55.127Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3542432-0a56-41a0-8840-ddffe572b246\">The riders roll through the start\/finish line in Villars-sur-Ollon for the first time since roll-out earlier this afternoon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:53:38+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:53:38.629Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0314ac14-12c9-45b0-9d35-56cb483d823a\"><strong>More abandons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Markel Beloki (EFE)<br \/>Marijn van den Berg (EFE)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0314ac14-12c9-45b0-9d35-56cb483d823a-2\">The difficulty of the stage coupled with the heat is proving too much for a lot of riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:43:32+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:43:32.583Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-27a21002-1bf8-4173-92e0-68130f930e83\">Mathieu van der Poel (APT) put on a terrific showing in the ITT yesterday, missing out on the win by 0.7 of a second. But, the UCI has deemed that former world road race champion showed too much to viewers after appearing topless on the &#8216;hot seat&#8217; and fined him 500 CHF despite the temperatures being in the high 30s&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Mathieu van der Poel fined for &#8216;inappropriate attire&#8217; while on hot seat in Tour de Suisse stage 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cf357161-ca46-469c-ae1e-41fd20a2d5e7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:40:55+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:40:55.223Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c8e99d6-956a-43f8-ab59-106e4c6e7142\"><strong>Abandons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Menno Huising (TVL)<br \/>Dion Smith (NSN)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:40:23+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:40:23.351Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-93a7674c-b610-4c11-91e0-d8417f2698ff\">These two riders have a lot to race for today. Carapaz holds onto 2nd place by just 5&#8243; over Matthias Vacek (LTK). However, the Czech rider is not a climber. It will be interesting to see how the best young rider copes with the terrain today. His teammate, Andrea Bagioli (LTK) is just 19&#8243; behind him with Brandon McNulty (UAD) the next closest at 49&#8243;.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cf390e57-a2df-490d-b2fa-2c6f98f709a3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uu47XUrUtpLJ9JFkpo7b7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:37:15+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:37:15.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f76f2bdf-4cb4-4cb1-9e5d-bf90dd6069c4\">Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:33:47+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:33:47.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5db603e0-4520-4fa1-ac0d-559d88edce8b\">The gap is just below 2 minutes for the leaders. They need way more gap if they&#8217;re going to have a chance of being involved at the end of the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:29:51+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:29:51.934Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-25db3bc3-58d8-4931-bf34-b010a6ed8831\">And onto the climb they go! This full ascent is 19.6km long with an average of 7% and a max of 17.9%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:25:01+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:25:01.390Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a8bc15e-bed1-4ac4-bc4d-59840492a6e3\">The race has almost reached the bottom of the descent. They have a very brief period on the valley bottom and then they&#8217;re back to climbing the Col de la Croix again. This time it is the first of two full ascents with our first passage of the finish line.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5cb181c2-c4c3-48e5-ac8d-09b710723ebd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wd4jXRhiayWK74i4CbvmdZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:23:19+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:23:19.045Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-634f0738-0eed-4e57-8c79-b71b49822ade\">August is the best placed rider in the break. He sits in 14th place at 7&#8217;36&#8221; down on Poga\u010dar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:22:18+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:22:18.379Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e955b86f-8c1c-4d1d-b48b-4175324e6acc\"><strong>Lead group:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Afonso Eul\u00e1lio (TBV)<br \/>Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Andrew August (NCI)<br \/>Bauke Mollema (LTK)<br \/>Nairo Quintana (MOV)<br \/>Finn Fisher-Black (RBH)<br \/>Louis Vervaeke (SOQ)<br \/>Mauro Schmid (JAY)<br \/>Paul Double (JAY)<br \/>Mattia Gaffuri (TPP)<br \/>Bart Lemmen (TVL)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e955b86f-8c1c-4d1d-b48b-4175324e6acc-2\"><strong>Peloton +1&#8217;40&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:15:41+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:15:41.737Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ccc7ebb5-1b3f-4b81-b131-d0576a5d2ff3\">It looks like Bart Lemmen (TVL) is also in this lead group&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9b47fef0-14f3-4c12-af43-71f21530174b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JA35uCk4NcDbv3zvomvkh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:11:42+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:11:42.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6289f63c-92ee-4bca-ac9e-5fdcaa4bb82f\">The gap expands to 1&#8217;25&#8221; between the break and the peloton with Schmid, Double, Vervaeke, Mollema and Martinez the only confirmed riders in the group of 11 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:04:21+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:04:21.527Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7537b05b-3405-477a-9dd8-f746b7c5edd0\">The group comes back together as 11 riders again with 55&#8243; on the peloton. They are on a plateau around halfway down the descent at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T12:01:48+00:00\">2026-06-21T12:01:48.995Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b322c1a-ea0f-4f7c-b6f5-cbebe044aa56\">There are two other riders with Schmid now as they look to push on clear of the rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:59:27+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:59:27.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7242f233-6292-4717-b523-059b897ed622\">Mauro Schmid (JAY) is out front and has just pushed clear of the rest of the break on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:59:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:59:00.033Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix\"><span>KOM (Col de la Croix)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8d29e203-228b-4de5-b864-03ee36de0d6a\">1. Vervaeke (SOQ) 6pts<br \/>2. Mollema (LTK) 4pts<br \/>3. Martinez (TBV) 3pts<br \/>4. Schmid (JAY) 2pts<br \/>5. Double (JAY) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:57:57+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:57:57.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2e9a401c-1306-4dd8-a774-7ffc0455ff53\">How early is too early for Poga\u010dar to go on the attack?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:57:36+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:57:36.988Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9435b90f-ccd8-44b1-981a-02515150fa8b\">The gap does seem to be coming down again. UAE Team Emirates-XRG don&#8217;t seem to want to let this go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a0f7c532-9e79-46be-967f-ccfdc9eebbb4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XmWZobtxJVaV4iUg9N8sBS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:56:08+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:56:08.563Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fd5f22d7-9cca-4a21-a4c0-42ef6ced08c4\">The first climb of the day is done and dusted with 11 riders clear of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:55:36+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:55:36.874Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dae60513-1de0-4979-be34-24dd750dc13c\">The green KOM jersey of Louis Vervaeke (SOQ) has made it into the group that slimmed down to 11 riders as they went over the top with just 15&#8243; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1b75b711-c931-4ef7-91c7-87cc9f25d7d6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qi8SBLyJLghvWct6nR5VSK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:54:53+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:54:53.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-14d8792e-f005-4d48-9f68-7fc109077dc6\">Multiple moves now coming out of the peloton with this quickly becoming difficult to control. There is now a lead group of around 15 riders as they are about to peak the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:51:28+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:51:28.276Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b21e7988-eef0-4170-8e03-c22e7ee20659\">The seven leaders have just 10&#8243; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:50:55+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:50:55.323Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1cacf29a-7797-440b-878e-2cf48e86ba8c\">Seven riders are clear as the top of the first ascent of the Col de la Croix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:50:02+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:50:02.250Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-multiple-attacks-in-the-peloton\"><span>Multiple attacks in the peloton<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7dba2cfb-7da9-42e7-867d-9c29522d708a\">There are around 6 riders trying to break off the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:45:37+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:45:37.578Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be31e1e3-cd66-4caf-87b0-610d60cdf0db\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alexander Kamp (UXM)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be31e1e3-cd66-4caf-87b0-610d60cdf0db-2\">Sad to see. The Danish rider didn&#8217;t last very long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:45:04+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:45:04.170Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8557f144-dd6d-4b6d-9be9-4f092f9bf0de\"><strong>Mechanical <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Attila Valter (TBV)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8557f144-dd6d-4b6d-9be9-4f092f9bf0de-2\">This happened at the same time as Haller&#8217;s crash and may be related.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:44:24+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:44:24.921Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-129d5b79-8fa7-4957-af60-588e74588529\">Make sure to read the report of the last stage of the women&#8217;s Tour de Suisse, it was quite the finale to a superb race&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser fends off dramatic chase to win stage 5 on Col de la Croix and secure third home GC victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5f76e90b-2f7b-48d1-9b00-3535580514b0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaE6WhFoQ9mxsDooXRbCAQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:42:50+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:42:50.399Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3b7d5bf9-bb0c-434c-93e1-337e1bdb2afd\"><strong>Crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marco Haller (TUD)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3b7d5bf9-bb0c-434c-93e1-337e1bdb2afd-2\">Not sure how that happened. Hopefully he is okay to continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:42:16+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:42:16.711Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-507f7b7a-d3f5-4e47-88b1-32a02df126f5\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG have taken up the pacing with no moves going away just yet as they take on the steepest part of the climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bda1dc7e-96ec-430a-977a-57420004984c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GdJeZmafnGajvCa4CSBCuB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:40:28+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:40:28.339Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-97b0a4ec-1ff2-476d-a341-c12f40e4a744\"><strong>Non-starters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Matthew Brennan (TVL)<br \/>Julian Alaphilippe (TUD)<br \/>Alec Segaert (TBV)<br \/>Lucas Hamilton (NCI)<br \/>Sjoerd Bax (PQT)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:38:33+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:38:33.072Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-151-1km-to-go\"><span>151.1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-68ca3f2e-5cff-4c87-b85c-278aec512970\">Racing is underway and it is all together for the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:27:36+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:27:36.528Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-727868ff-e14d-4332-aefd-6874626f1ed0\">The neutralised start is in just a couple of minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:26:10+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:26:10.510Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0785342d-b5db-40da-a7f8-6766a94afbc7\">The riders have yet another very sunny day to race in with temperatures expected at a max of 29\u00b0c in Villars-sur-Ollon, it will be hotter in the valley bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:24:35+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:24:35.800Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d87c648-332a-414b-8274-21ee965d7042\">Here is what the riders have on the menu today. Over 4000 metres of climbing on just one climb that is taken on three times, twice in full with the third being split. The riders start in Villars-sur-Ollon and ride the second half of the Col de la Croix and then at the finish they ride the first half, finishing in Villars-sur-Ollon.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-14d2e874-5569-45cc-bbb6-eb9bf6598a4c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-1082-80.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-1024-80.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-970-80.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-480-80.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NDfUjaH7rwfLFFihvbgGQU-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tour de Suisse)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:22:00+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:22:00.161Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-39460b17-8f9a-4515-8125-42abd11a7810\">It is fair to say that, with his lead of 4&#8217;22&#8221; over Richard Carapaz (EFE) in 2nd place, Poga\u010dar looks like he has won this year&#8217;s race, ticking off yet another WorldTour race off the list. That said, anything can still happen!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-21T11:21:05+00:00\">2026-06-21T11:21:05.608Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e74719bd-985f-4b8f-b4ea-be80b656dfde\">It was a dramatic ending to the time trial yesterday with Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAD) taking the stage by less than a second from Mathieu van der Poel (APT).<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar denies Mathieu van der Poel stage 4 victory and extends overall lead with 53.4 kph time trial<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5b344654-f2a6-4472-854a-10c22d547f45\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z2YHVCTtx5bHfJye5bH4Hf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-8f02e780-41cf-40fe-a0e6-be1999f02c78\">Hello and welcome to the final stage of the 2026 men&#8217;s Tour de Suisse. 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